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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.32, 952.80 and 395.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.32, 952.80 and 395.76 is: 546.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.32 : 952.80 = 395.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.32/952.80 = 395.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.32x = 952.80 × 395.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.32x = 377,080.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,080.13/690.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.24

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